Paul Gallen
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Paul Gallen (born August 14, 1981 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League competition. Gallen's position of choice is in the Second Row though he has also frequently played at Lock or Five-Eighth. He has on occasions, also filled in capably as a Prop forward. Gallen is now rated among the top players in the NRL at present with his high workrate and powerful runs. He made his debut for New South Wales in the final and decisive State of Origin game of the 2006 series at the Telstra Dome, Melbourne. Despite New South Wales' dramatic 16-14 loss to Queensland, Gallen didn't look out of place and looks set to be a fixture in the Blues side for years to come.
[edit] Career highlights
- Junior Club: Wentworthville
- First Grade Debut: Round 15, Sharks v Parramatta at Toyota Park, June 3, 2001
- First Grade Record: 84 appearances scoring 17 tries
- Representative Matches: One Game for NSW City
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